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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Folyang avoids the body shot from James.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Folyang pinned against the cage. Folyang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tiger Folyang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Folyang looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Folyang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James tries to clinch there but Folyang circles away.
James defending well as Folyang loads up on a big left hand.
Folyang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Folyang with a jab.
Folyang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Folyang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Folyang misses the target.
James slips a jab from Folyang.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Folyang.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Folyang circles away.
Folyang circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Folyang misses with a looping right.
James wants to clinch up but Folyang keeps it at a distance.
Folyang throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
James darts in looking for a takedown but Folyang gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
Tiger Folyang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crazy James.
Folyang misses the jab.
Folyang misses with a looping right.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Folyang gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage.
Folyang loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Folyang throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James shoots and misses
letting Folyang counter with a right hand.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Folyang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Folyang scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Folyang.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Folyang circles away.
Tiger Folyang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Folyang.
Folyang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Folyang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Folyang lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Folyang looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Folyang throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
James moves out of range as Folyang strikes.
Folyang connects with a crisp jab.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Folyang.
Folyang throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Folyang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Folyang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James looks winded!
Folyang lands with a nice body punch.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Folyang misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Folyang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Folyang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Folyang looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Folyang.
Folyang misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James blocks a jab.
Folyang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Folyang misses with a straight right.
James moves to clinch but Folyang breaks away
and Folyang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Folyang throws a hook but James blocks it.
Folyang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Folyang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James looks for a takedown but Folyang sprawls well.
A low kick from James is predictable there
and Folyang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Folyang lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Folyang misses with an uppercut.
As Folyang backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Folyang manages to avoid it all.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Folyang finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head. #T4#
Good shot there by Folyang.
Folyang lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
A big left from Folyang misses.
Folyang throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Folyang misses the target.
A big right from Folyang misses.
James misses with a kick to the body.
Folyang scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
Folyang throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Folyang's corner calls for a 1-2. Folyang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James defending well as Folyang loads up on a big left hand.
Folyang takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Folyang leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Folyang as James shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Folyang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Folyang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Folyang moves out of range easily.
Crazy James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Folyang is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Folyang circles away and we're back to standing.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Folyang looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Folyang connects with a crisp jab.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Folyang misses with a wild body shot.
Folyang misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Folyang - just one landing.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Folyang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Tiger Folyang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crazy James.
James is breathing heavily.
Folyang misses with a right hand
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Folyang counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Folyang.#T1#
Folyang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Folyang sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Folyang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James shoots in for a double leg but Folyang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Folyang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James takes one on the button.
Folyang with a nice cross.
Folyang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Folyang throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but James might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Folyang has got the better of the exchanges.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Folyang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
A jab from Folyang finds it's way through James's defenses.
Folyang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Folyang cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James misses with a takedown attempt - Folyang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James staying out of range there.
Folyang connects with a jab.#T2#
Folyang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
A lazy left from Folyang finds it's target.#ROC#James is rocked!
Folyang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Folyang finish him?
James looks up at the clock. Bad move! Folyang lands a right hand from hell, dropping James. Folyang pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiger Folyang! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Hancock moves into range and clinches up with James.#TD#
Hancock jumps into guard, dragging James to the mat.
James wants to control from the top but Hancock keeps moving.
James looking to pass the guard.
Hancock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
James drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says James as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hancock screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with James! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Crazy James! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferguson.#CL2#
Ferguson clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ferguson as James tries to tie him up.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
Ferguson prevents James from breaking the clinch.#BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferguson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Ferguson is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson prevents James from improving position.
Ferguson is not content to let James control the position.
Ferguson wants to control but James postures up.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
Ferguson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferguson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferguson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Ferguson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James's back!
Ferguson has the hooks in. James is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ferguson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
James trying to control the hands but Ferguson breaks the grip.
Ferguson has good solid back control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4##SUB2#
Ferguson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Ferguson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
James tries to break free.
James turns into Ferguson and is now in his guard.
James looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
James passes Ferguson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
James throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James throws a front kick that sends Ferguson stumbling back into the cage.
Ferguson wants to clinch
and James counters with a left to the body.
Ferguson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James has a takedown stuffed.
James fails with the takedown.#T1#
Ferguson shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crazy James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Ferguson.#TD#
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and James manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
James is thwarting Ferguson's attempts to control the position.#SU#
James stands up and beckons Ferguson to join him on the feet.
Ferguson with a poor takedown #CL#
and James counters by clinching up. #T2#
James jumps guard but Ferguson stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from James.
James pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Ferguson with that takedown attempt. #T3##CL#
James closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
James pulls guard successfully.
Ferguson content to stall in guard here.
Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferguson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferguson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferguson to the ground. Ferguson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferguson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Ferguson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. James sprawls well initially but Ferguson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
James is looking to control Ferguson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy James dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
James looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.#TD2#
Ferguson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferguson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ferguson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
James is looking to control Ferguson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Ferguson gets a clinch.
James is pressed up against the cage. Ferguson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##CL#
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ferguson rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferguson has double underhooks. #TD#
James gets control of Ferguson's arms and successfully pulls guard. James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ferguson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##ES#
James is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ferguson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
James tries to pull guard but Ferguson holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Ferguson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ferguson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Ferguson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
James wants to stand but Ferguson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James wants to stand and escape but instead Ferguson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
James wants to hit a sweep here but Ferguson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for James there!
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferguson has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Ferguson! |
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